Avaya Wireless USB Client User manual

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Table of Contents
1 About Wireless LAN
Introduction 1-1
Wireless LAN Network Scenarios 1-2
USB Client Features 1-6
About the CD-ROM 1-8
2 Install your USB Client
Quick Overview 2-1
Verify Kit Contents 2-2
Install the Client Manager Software 2-3
Connect your USB Client 2-4
Install Drivers 2-5
Set Windows Network Properties 2-7
Wireless LAN Properties 2-9
Finish the Installation 2-15

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3 Using Wireless LAN and Windows
Introduction 3-1
Use your USB Client 3-2
View Other Computers 3-3
Use the Client Manager 3-5
Find More Information 3-9
4 Advanced Configurations
Introduction 4-1
Advanced Parameters Tab 4-2
Admin Parameters Tab 4-4
A Specifications
Physical Specifications A-1
Power Characteristics A-2
Networking Characteristics A-3
Regulatory Information A-4

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B Troubleshooting
Introduction B-1
Common Troubleshooting Tips B-2
Windows 98/ME Troubleshooting Tips B-10
Windows 2000 Troubleshooting Tips B-16

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1
About Wireless LAN
Introduction
Welcome to Avaya Wireless LAN, the easy way to wireless computing.
Building your wireless network has never been easier.
This book introduces you to the Avaya USB Client, and will help you to
connect to your network in a snap. It describes the most common
configurations.
To install and manage wireless products, it is assumed that you have a
working knowledge of installation procedures for network operating systems
under Microsoft Windows.

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About Wireless LAN - Wireless LAN Network Scenarios
Wireless LAN Network Scenarios
The USB Client Kit enables you to:
■Connect your computer to a Peer-to-Peer workgroup of wireless
computing devices (see Figure 1-1 on page 1-3).
■Connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) Infrastructure
that includes Avaya Wireless LAN access points, or other IEEE 802.11
compliant LAN systems (see Figure 1-2 on page 1-4).
Wireless stations can be equipped with the USB Client, but also with Avaya
Wireless PC Card or PCI Adapter. All Wireless LAN adapters share the
same wireless functionality.
Peer-to-Peer Workgroup
The Peer-to-Peer workgroup configuration enables you to quickly set up a
small wireless workgroup, where the workgroup participants can exchange
files using features like “File and Printer Sharing” as supported by Microsoft
Networking.

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About Wireless LAN - Wireless LAN Network Scenarios
Figure 1-1 Peer-to-Peer Wireless Workgroup
You can use this option to setup a temporary or ad-hoc network in
environments where no access points are available (for example in Small
Office/Home Office (SOHO) environments).
As long as the stations are within range of one another, this is the easiest
and least expensive way to set up a wireless network.
Enterprise Networking
With the Wireless LAN access point you can connect to a corporate Local
Area Network (LAN) infrastructure to have wireless access to all network
facilities.

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About Wireless LAN - Wireless LAN Network Scenarios
LAN Infrastructures may either be:
■Stand-alone wireless LANs.
■Wireless network infrastructures connected to an existing Ethernet
networkaspicturedinFigure1-2.
Figure 1-2 LAN Infrastructure
It’s Easy
The USB Client functions like any standard wired Ethernet card, but does not
need any wires!

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About Wireless LAN - Wireless LAN Network Scenarios
Where an Ethernet card requires a cable connection to a hub and/or patch
panel, the cable physically ties you down to the location of the wired
connection.
Wireless LAN allows you to connect your computer to a Local Area Network
(LAN) system from anywhere within the wireless coverage area. Expanding
or re-designing your network is easy: Add or relocate access points and/or
Residential Gateway-Is, power-up your wireless computers, and you’re done!
Unlike Ethernet, wireless client adapters and access points will enable you to
roam throughout the network while remaining connected to the LAN.
NOTE:
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the User” for regulatory information that may apply in your country.

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About Wireless LAN - USB Client Features
USB Client Features
The USB Client is a wireless network device that is connected through the
USB cable to any standard USB connector.
Figure 1-3 USB Client LEDs and Connector
a. Power ON/OFF LED.
b. Radio LED.
■Off - No wireless activity.
■Blinking - Sensing/transmitting wireless data.
■Solid Green - standard operational mode.
c. USB Connector.

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About Wireless LAN - USB Client Features
The USB Client is:
■Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wireless Ethernet
Compatibility Alliance (WECA). This means that your
Wireless LAN hardware will communicate with other
vendors’ IEEE 802.11 compliant wireless LAN products.
■Fully compatible with any other wireless LAN system based on Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology that complies with
the “IEEE 802.11 standard on wireless LANs (Revision B)”.
■Compatible with the Universal Serial Bus revision 1.1. specification
(Sept. 23, 1998).
The USB Client supports the following wireless LAN features:
■Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11,
5.5, 2 and 1 Bit/s.
■Automatic Frequency Channel Selection (2.4 GHz) allowing roaming
over multiple channels.
■Power Management.

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About Wireless LAN - About the CD-ROM
About the CD-ROM
The CD-ROM contains both software and documentation for the USB Client.
If you wish to install the drivers and software, turn to “Install your USB Client”
on page 2-1.
NOTE:
Prior to copying or installing the software, you are advised to read
the Software License Agreement “LICENSE.TXT”, located in the root
folder of the CD-ROM. By installing, copying or using the software,
you are consenting to be bound by this agreement. Do not
download, copy or install it, if you do not agree to all of the terms of
the Software License Agreement.
It is the policy of Avaya to improve products as new technology,
components, software and firmware become available.
Before you proceed with the installation, we recommend you to
consult our website at: http://www.avaya.com to:
■Verify if newer versions of the software that was shipped with
your product are available.
■Download and install the latest software with your purchased
product.

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2
Install your USB Client
Quick Overview
This chapter describes the installation of the USB Client for Microsoft
Windows 98, ME and 2000.
To install your USB Client:
1. Verify kit contents (see page 2-2).
2. Insert the CD-ROM and install the Client Manager Software (see page 2-
3).
3. Connect your USB Client to your computer (see page 2-4).
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install drivers (see page 2-5).
5. Set Windows Network Properties (see page 2-7)
This step is only required if this is the first time you are installing a
network adapter on your computer.
6. Set Wireless LAN properties to connect to the wireless network (see
page 2-9).
7. Finish installation: Specify drive and directory of the software and restart
your system (see page 2-15).

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Install your USB Client - Verify Kit Contents
Verify Kit Contents
Unpack your USB Client kit and verify that all items are present.
Figure 2-1 Kit Contents
a. One USB Client.
b. One USB Cable.
c. One “WL215 Wireless USB Getting Started Guide Guide” (this
document).
d. One CD-ROM containing drivers, software and electronic
documentation.
If any of the items described appear to be damaged or missing, please
contact your supplier.

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Install your USB Client - Install the Client Manager Software
Install the Client Manager Software
The Client Manager program is a software tool that you can use to check the
quality of your network connection.
NOTE:
It is not mandatory to install the Client Manager program in order to
establish a network connection, but it provides you with more
options to:
■View/modify the settings of your network connection.
■Monitor your network connection.
To install the Client Manager software, proceed as follows:
1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with your USB Client kit into your
computer.
2. Select Install Client Manager.
3. Follow the instructions on your screen.
NOTE:
If the CD-ROM does not start automatically:
1. Open Windows Explorer
2. Navigate to the CD-ROM drive
3. Double-click the file “setup.exe”.

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Install your USB Client - Connect your USB Client
Connect your USB Client
Connect your USB Client to your computer as pictured in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2 Connect USB Client to Your Computer
NOTE:
Both USB slots on the PC are equivalent.

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Install your USB Client - Install Drivers
Install Drivers
Before You Start the Installation
Beforeyoustarttheinstallation,youareadvisedtokeeptheWindows
CD-ROM or software diskettes close at hand. If your computer came with a
factory-installed Windows operating system, these files will be stored on your
computer’s hard disk, in the form of cabinet (*.cab) files.
What You Need to Know
Installing your USB Client requires the same level of expertise that you
would need to install a standard Ethernet network adapter card. It is
assumed that you have a working knowledge of standard Windows
operations and of installing network adapter cards. Refer to the Windows
Help when necessary (on the Windows Taskbar, press the Start button and
select Help).
Driver Installation for Windows
To install the driver proceed as follows:
1. If Windows starts the Add New Hardware wizard, follow the instructions
of the New Hardware Found wizard to install the drivers.

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Install your USB Client - Install Drivers
When you are prompted to locate the driver installation files, select the
CD-ROM included with the USB Client Kit and browse to the folder that
matches your operating system:
■Windows ME: D:\Drivers\Win_ME
■Windows 98: D:\Drivers\Win_98 or
■Windows 2000: D:\Drivers\Win_2000.
Where “D:\” represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.
When finished installing the drivers, Windows automatically opens the
Add/Edit Configuration Profile window.
2. Continue with “Set Windows Network Properties” on page 2-7.
NOTE:
If your computer does not detect the new hardware consult
“Troubleshooting” on page B-1.

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Install your USB Client - Set Windows Network Properties
Set Windows Network Properties
If this is the very first time that Networking support is installed onto your
computer, the Windows operating system will prompt you to enter a
computer and workgroup name. These names will be used to identify your
computer on the Microsoft Network Neighborhood.
Figure 2-3 Windows Network Identification Properties
1. In the Computer name field, enter a unique name for your computer.
2. In the Workgroup field, enter the name of your workgroup.
3. (Optional) Provide a description of the computer in the Computer
Description field.

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Install your USB Client - Set Windows Network Properties
For more information about setting your Windows Network properties,
consult your Windows documentation or the Windows on-line help
information.